Judith Schwartz argues that restoring carbon to soil through an admittedly unlikely candidate – the cow – could yield many lasting benefits.
Agriculture
International Year of Family Farming: Successes of Cover Cropping Explored in National Survey
The Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) recently released a report outlining positive results from a survey on cover cropping practices.
Urban Garden Project Converts Trash into Produce in Masaya, Nicaragua
The Foundation for Sustainable Development and the Masaya Without Borders Association have teamed up to use waste to create community gardens to fight hunger.
The Global FoodBanking Network Helps Turn the Problem of Food Waste into a Humanitarian Solution
The Global FoodBanking Network creates, supplies, and strengthens food banks and food bank networks around the world, using food waste as a solution to hunger.
African Green Revolution Forum 2013: Good examples and policies within a bad model
The African Green Revolution Forum addressed scaling up agribusiness through public-private partnerships, but where were the smallholder farmers?
Northwest Earth Institute Helps People Dig Deeper into Food Issues
Northwest Earth Institute’s new discussion courses explore the interconnections of our food systems and our relationship to and responsibility in these systems.
Food Tank Book of the Week: Growing Food in a Hotter, Drier Land by Gary Paul Nabhan
Food Tank’s Book of the Week shares sustainable solutions for farmers to prepare for the effects of climate change.
International Year of Family Farming: SELF Helps Family Farmers Conserve Valuable Water Resources
Food Tank interviews Robert Freling, Executive Director of SELF, about water-conserving innovations for family farmers.
The Water, Energy, and Food Security Nexus Provides Multisectoral Solutions to Resource Scarcity
Issues regarding water, energy, and food require an interdisciplinary approach.
The Powerful Potential of SoilIQ for Kenyan Farmers
SoilIQ, a plug-in for Android phones, may be the device to improve crop production and improve income for Kenyan farmers.
FAO Statistical Yearbook Offers Detailed Look at World’s Food and Agriculture
The 2013 edition of U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization Statistical Yearbook paints a detailed picture of the world’s food and agriculture today.
Enset: The Drought-Resistant Miracle Plant
Enset, a staple crop for many Ethiopians, has been proven to conserve water resources and stand strong against the effects of climate change.
Innovations and Cooperation for World Water Week
During World Water Week, Food Tank will highlight research and innovations that are working to conserve water resources and make clean water available to all.
Food Hero: Matthew Liebman, Pioneer in Sustainable Agriculture Research
Matthew Liebman, this week’s Food Hero, answers questions about his innovative research in sustainable agriculture.
Natural Resources Defense Council Shares Four Ways to Eat Green
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recommends four ways to “eat green” in order to help save the environment.
International Year of Family Farming: How Can Permaculture Help Family Farmers?
In the Permaculture Voices Shout webinar, speakers discussed methods and benefits of permaculture for smallholder and family farms.
Africa’s First Soil Atlas
Scientists have compiled the first soil atlas of Africa to help the general public, policymakers, land users, and scientists understand this key resource.
Ten Tips to Make Organic Work for You
Eating organic food may seem too expensive to be viable for everyone, but Diana Donlon has tips to make eating organic easier on your wallet.
Food Hero: Molly Brown, NASA Research Scientist
Food Tank interviews NASA’s Molly Brown about her research, and what it can offer to experts working to combat climate change and food insecurity.
International Year of Family Farming: New Bill in India May Combat Rural Poverty with Micro-Plots
India’s Parliament will be voting soon on the National Right to Homestead Bill, part of the country’s latest Five Year Plan.
